The graphic designer position requires a person to have excellent communication skills and exhibit creative design abilities in the areas of garment printing and general design. This is a full time position with a salary and benefits. This position requires that the candidate has experience in working within a design team and customer project management.
Candidates will utilize the Adobe suite of design products such as the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. The Designer will work with our Sales Representatives to create a product from idea to production.
An understanding of screen printing processes as they relate to design is preferred. You must be able to maintain a high standard for design and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Candidates will utilize the Adobe suite of design products such as the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. The Designer will work with our Sales Representatives to create a product from idea to production.
An understanding of screen printing processes as they relate to design is preferred. You must be able to maintain a high standard for design and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned projects from conception to delivery.
- Design original pieces, including illustrations and custom typography design.
- Strong organizational skills and ability prioritize based on deadlines
- Must be a self-starter, always keeping themselves motivated, inspired and in tune with the latest trends in design.
- Must be very detail oriented and able to manage your time to optimize productivity.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast paced working environment
- Refine images, fonts and layouts using graphic design software.
- Liaise with art and sales departments to ensure deadlines are met
- Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
- Prepare rough drafts according to requirements.
- Refine designs with illustration software.
- Use various colors, graphics and effects to better visualize each concept.
- Communicate effectively with the Creative Director.
Requirements
- 2-5 Years of proven work experience as a Senior Designer, Graphic Designer, or similar role.
- Strong skill set in illustration and typography design preferred.
- Portfolio of completed design projects.
- Hands-on experience with image editing software, like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts.
- Attention to visual details.
- Drawing skills with an attention to detail (both by hand and digital pen).
- Strong aesthetic and conceptual skills.
- Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines.
- Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.
- Passionate and enthusiastic about creating custom art.
- Ability to manage workload and quick turnarounds.
- Having a background and/or social understanding of Collegiate Greek Life is a bonus.
- BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field.